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Dementia UK

@dementiauk

We’re the UK’s only specialist dementia nursing charity, providing life-changing support for everyone who needs it.

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💬 "Anne, the #dementia specialist Admiral Nurse who we were referred to, initiated a conversation with Dad about Mum’s end of life care." Jenny reflects on the importance of having difficult conversations around end of life care in our latest supporter story here 👇

💬 "Anne, the #dementia specialist Admiral Nurse who we were referred to, initiated a conversation with Dad about Mum’s end of life care."

Jenny reflects on the importance of having difficult conversations around end of life care in our latest supporter story here 👇
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This #NursesWeek, meet Helen, our Head of Helpline and Clinics. 👋 Hear about her personal connection to #dementia and learn how our #Helpline and clinic appointments have grown to meet demand. 📈 Read more on our blog. 👇 dementiauk.org/news/getting-t…

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What does Admiral Nurse Gemma love about being a specialist dementia #nurse? 💙 In this video, she shares her favourite parts of being an Admiral Nurse supporting families affected by #dementia. If you would like to learn more about our #AdmiralNurses, visit our website:

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This #NursesWeek, meet Amy, an #AdmiralNurse on our Helpline and clinics. 👋 Contact our nurses for support here: dementiauk.org/information-an…

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Today, on #InternationalNursesDay, Jayne shares why she loves being an #AdmiralNurse. 🌟 Share this video so that others can find out about the life-changing support of an Admiral Nurse. 💙

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💬 "Painting hasn’t just given me an outlet, it’s given me a purpose. Putting my memories onto a canvas means Alzheimer’s can never steal them." This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Sylvia shares her story 👇 dementiauk.org/information-an…

💬 "Painting hasn’t just given me an outlet, it’s given me a purpose. Putting my memories onto a canvas means Alzheimer’s can never steal them."

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Sylvia shares her story 👇
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It's not too late to sign up for our webinar on Wednesday 14th May 2025. Panellists Dr Jenni Brooks, Damian Murphy, Jane King and Michael and Wayne, who are living with young onset dementia, will be discussing how people can and do live successfully on their own with young onset

It's not too late to sign up for our webinar on Wednesday 14th May 2025. 
Panellists Dr Jenni Brooks, Damian Murphy, Jane King and Michael and Wayne, who are living with young onset dementia, will be discussing how people can and do live successfully on their own with young onset
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Lorenzo’s Youth Summit Lorenzo's House is a virtual worldwide event that unites people living with young onset #dementia. It will include a live Q&A with our Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People, Consultant Admiral Nurse Children & Young People. 📆 20th and 21st June 2025 You can register

Lorenzo’s Youth Summit <a href="/lorenzos_house/">Lorenzo's House</a> is a virtual worldwide event that unites people living with young onset #dementia. 

It will include a live Q&amp;A with our Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People, <a href="/Hannahdementia/">Consultant Admiral Nurse Children & Young People</a>.

📆 20th and 21st June 2025

You can register
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We're attending Kettering General Hospital's Dementia Awareness Event, which aims to show local people, those living with #dementia and their families how to access local support. 🏠 Kettering’s Corn Market Hall 📅 20th May 2025, 10am-3pm Read more here: kgh.nhs.uk/news/kgh-to-ho…

We're attending <a href="/KettGeneral/">Kettering General Hospital</a>'s Dementia Awareness Event, which aims to show local people, those living with #dementia and their families how to access local support.

🏠 Kettering’s Corn Market Hall
📅 20th May 2025, 10am-3pm

Read more here: kgh.nhs.uk/news/kgh-to-ho…
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Tonight is the Eurovision Song Contest Song Contest Grand Final. Throughout our lives, we listen to, take part in, and dance to #music. 🎵 Read more about the power of music for people with #dementia on our website here 👇 dementiauk.org/news/the-power…

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We've really enjoyed meeting people with lived experience of #dementia and those working in dementia care at #TheBigSocial2025 Conference! 🗨️ For the past two days, some of our #AdmiralNurses have been promoting our Helpline, virtual clinics, and Nationwide clinics in

We've really enjoyed meeting people with lived experience of #dementia and those working in dementia care at #TheBigSocial2025 Conference! 🗨️ 

For the past two days, some of our #AdmiralNurses have been promoting our Helpline, virtual clinics, and <a href="/AskNationwide/">Nationwide</a> clinics in
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“It’s heartbreaking enough to hear that someone you love has just received a dementia diagnosis. But what I wasn’t expecting was the complete lack of follow-up and support afterward.” – Shara. This #DementiaActionWeek, ask your MP to attend a debate on dementia care this

“It’s heartbreaking enough to hear that someone you love has just received a dementia diagnosis. But what I wasn’t expecting was the complete lack of follow-up and support afterward.” – Shara.

This #DementiaActionWeek, ask your MP to attend a debate on dementia care this
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The second season of our #podcast, 'My life with dementia', is out now!🎙️🎉 Presented by Marianne Jones, ‘My life with dementia’ takes listeners on a personal journey through the world of #dementia, as told by people who have experienced it themselves. Subscribe to

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Dementia UK Launches Second Series Of ‘My Life With Dementia’ Podcast thecareruk.com/dementia-uk-la… #Alzhiemer's #Care #Dementia #Healthcare

Dementia UK Launches Second Series Of ‘My Life With Dementia’ Podcast thecareruk.com/dementia-uk-la… #Alzhiemer's #Care #Dementia #Healthcare
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💬 "Nana was diagnosed with vascular #dementia in 2022. I was devastated. Feeling powerless and alone, I yearned for community." Thank you to The Voice Newspaper for sharing Michaela's story 👇 voice-online.co.uk/opinion/2025/0…

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When Michaela's grandmother, Vanda, was diagnosed with vascular #dementia, she felt her world come crashing down. 🎙️ Listen to Michaela's podcast episode, “Community meant everything after Nan’s diagnosis”, here 👇 podfollow.com/my-life-with-d…

When Michaela's grandmother, Vanda, was diagnosed with vascular #dementia, she felt her world come crashing down.

🎙️ Listen to Michaela's podcast episode, “Community meant everything after Nan’s diagnosis”, here 👇
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💬 “After Nan's diagnosis of vascular dementia was given, we were left entirely to our own devices." Michaela shares her story about finding strength in community after a #dementia diagnosis on our #MyLifeWithDementia podcast. Listen to her episode: podfollow.com/my-life-with-d…

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"Last year I lost my mum, Maria, to dementia at the age of 83. What I found most lacking after mum’s diagnosis were the voices of people living with #dementia and those affected by it. I wanted to hear stories I could relate to." 💙 Thank you so much to Marianne Jones for

"Last year I lost my mum, Maria, to dementia at the age of 83.

What I found most lacking after mum’s diagnosis were the voices of people living with #dementia and those affected by it. I wanted to hear stories I could relate to." 💙 

Thank you so much to <a href="/MarianneJonesUK/">Marianne Jones</a> for
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“Dementia is so complex and so different, it affects absolutely everybody and it can shatter families.” 💬 Admiral Nurse Helen spoke to The Independent, drawing on her personal experiences and how they inspired her to become a #dementia specialist Admiral Nurse. 👇